MOUD

SAMHSA Rolls Out Funds for OUD Meds, Says That’s Not Harm Reduction

On July 6, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced approximately $281.25 million in funding for 15 federal…

July 7, 2026

SAMHSA Pubs Surprisingly Harm Reduction-y Guide for Pharmacists Prescribing Bupe

On June 22 the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration published a resource document covering the role of pharmacists…

June 23, 2026

“Consider Tapering”—SAMHSA Turns Against Long-Term Methadone Use

Beware a “Dear Colleague” letter from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that offers “updated guidance” on…

May 20, 2026

Illinois Bill Would Put Long-Acting OUD Meds in Prisons, Sort Of

Illinois lawmakers are considering a proposal to pilot long-acting injectable medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) within the state prison…

April 14, 2026

Trump Revives SUPPORT Act Funding Treatment and Recovery Programs

The federal government has enacted the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, building on the original 2018…

December 3, 2025

County Jail Data Show Importance of All Three OUD Meds, Besides Vivitrol

A large-scale study backed by the National Institutes of Health found that access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD)…

September 15, 2025

The Case for Higher-Dose Buprenorphine

Tyler Mischley, 38, has lived with opioid use disorder (OUD) since he was 15. At age 18, he got an…

August 11, 2025

SAMHSA’s Guide for MOUD in State Prisons Kinda Forgot About Something

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released new guidance for making medications for opioid use disorder…

June 16, 2025

Refelonizing Fentanyl Had No Good Outcomes: Colorado Study

Increasing criminal penalties for fentanyl had zero impact on overdose deaths in Colorado and accomplished nothing good. That’s the result…

April 3, 2025

Lawmakers Omit Overdose Prevention Centers From MA Bill

Massachusetts lawmakers have dropped plans to authorize overdose prevention centers. Despite support from the state's Senate, health department and voters,…

December 19, 2024